1. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)


Bolt (Rear Lower Arm Outer Side) Removal Note
1. Support the lower arm with a jack.

2. Loosen the inner bolt of the lower arm.
3. Remove the outer bolt of the lower arm.
Bound Stopper (Body Side) Removal/Installation Note
Remove or/and install the bound stopper (body side) using the extension bar.
Rear Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Install the coil spring so that the distinguisher mark is located on under side.

2. Position the jack under the lower arm and jack up slowly.
Warning
3. Install the lower arm (outer side) bolt.
Rear shock absorber removal/installation
Rear lower arm removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
3. Move the lever to the left to o ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Obd drive mode
Performing the Drive Mode inspects the OBD system for proper operation.
The Drive Mode must be performed to ensure that no additional DTCs are
present.
During Drive Mode, the following systems are inspected:
- Oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Oxygen sensor heater
- Catalytic converter (TW ...